![]() In addition to this, you may see Wire-Haired Dachshunds in many non-breed standard colours.įor example, blue and tan, chocolate, chocolate and wild boar, Isabella and tan, and silver. Wire-Haired Dachshunds can also be red, shaded red, black and tan, chocolate and tan, chocolate dapple and tan, and silver dapple and tan. This colour only applies to Wire-Haired Dachshunds, not Smooth or Long-Haired Dachshunds. The most common coat colour for a Wire-Haired Dachshund is Wild Boar, which is made up of black, brown and grey hairs. However, they are known for rolling in poop and other disgusting things they find outside! Wire-Haired Dachshund Wire-Haired Dachshund Colours Wire-Haired Dachshunds don’t have much of a doggy smell, compared with other dog breeds. But, of course, that’s very much down to the individual person. This means they’re generally more tolerated by people with allergies. Wire-Haired Dachshunds are not hypoallergenic, but they don’t release as much dander as Smooth-Haired or Long-Haired Dachshunds do. Wire-Haired Dachshunds do shed, but not as much as Smooth-Haired or Long-Haired Dachshunds do.Ĭlick here to find out how to groom a Wire-Haired Dachshund Allergies Regardless of coat type, all Wire-Haired Dachshunds need regular brushing and a bath every couple of months to keep their coat healthy and tangle free.īrushing will also get rid of any dead fur and minimise any shedding. This makes pin-wire coats really easy for maintenance! Grooming The eyebrows, beard and legs are still hairy, but there isn’t anyway near the amount of body hair that fluffier wires have. The fur is short and coarse in texture and doesn’t need much grooming at all. Wire-Haired Dachshunds with pin-wire coats have less ‘wire’ hairs overall. There is one other type of coat that Wire-Haired Dachshunds can have that doesn’t need hand-stripping or professional grooming. Hand-stripping is better than clipping to retain the colour and texture of a Wire-Haired Dachshund’s coat. ![]() Usually this is done in the Spring and Autumn months. Wire-haired Dachshunds are different to Smooth and Long-Haired Dachshunds in that they have soft, fluffy undercoats that need hand-stripping at least twice a year. To find out what a purebred Dachshund looks like, click here! Wire-Haired Dachshund Coat Wire-Haired Dachshunds also have long bushy eyebrows and a hairy beard, but their ears are almost silky smooth. The outer coat of a Wire-Haired Dachshund is very thick and coarse, and the undercoat is a lot softer and fluffier. Wire-haired Dachshunds have the same long bodies and short legs as Smooth-Haired Dachshunds, but with a distinctive, short, wiry coat, that’s much rougher in texture. The Wire-Haired Dachshund originally came about by breeding Smooth-Haired Dachshunds with Wire-Haired Pinschers or Terriers. Wire-Haired Dachshunds are an official dog breed recognised by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and UK Kennel Club (KC).Ĭlick here to read the full history on Dachshunds! Wire-Haired Dachshund Appearance However, it wasn’t until the 19th century that Wire-Haired Dachshunds were bred and started being used as hunting dogs. In fact, the German word ‘ Dachshund‘ translates directly into ‘badger dog’.ĭachshunds are said to have been around since the 15th century. They used to run through the undergrowth and dig down into burrows to flush out burrow dwelling animals like badgers and rabbits for hunters! ![]() Wire-Haired Dachshunds were originally bred in Germany as hunting dogs. I’m not a Vet, qualified dog trainer or dog behaviourist. This article is based on research and personal experience as a Dachshund owner of 10+ years.
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